After reading many memoirs and essays from Black writers, I was determined to learn more about a historical figure that they frequently referenced: Ida B. Wells. I had heard of her (of course), but I wanted to know more. So, when I came across this book which is written by Wells' great-granddaughter, I was excited. My rating does not reflect the life or legacy of Ida B Wells, but rather the structure and information in this title. While it is marketed as a biography of her, the book actually contains a wide span of history. In other words, the text wasn't what I thought it was when I picked it up. My search for a more comprehensive biography continues.